Read our customers’ testimonials and how they feel about working with Des Moines-Winterset Memorials and the services we provided to them.
“Des Moines Memorial did an outstanding job creating a beautiful and meaningful monument for our family. The craftsmanship is exceptional, with clean engraving, elegant design details, and a polished finish that looks dignified and timeless.
They also showed genuine compassion and integrity throughout the process. We specifically worked with Kelper Johnson, who was thoughtful, patient, and professional from start to finish. After the burden of my dad’s medical bills, his estate had a limited budget, and Kelper guided us through the available options to find a stone and design that honored my dad beautifully without exceeding what we could afford. We never felt pressured — only supported.
They captured exactly the tone we wanted: respectful, personal, and deeply fitting. I had ideas to honor my dad’s Celtic heritage, and Kelper helped take those ideas and incorporate them beautifully into the stone. The Celtic detailing, lettering, symbols, and inscription were all executed with great care. Both the front and back of the stone are beautiful, and the final result is something our family can be proud of for generations.
At a difficult time, Des Moines Memorial made everything easier and delivered a memorial that truly honors our loved one. I highly recommend them, and especially Kelper Johnson, to anyone looking for quality workmanship, thoughtful guidance, and compassionate service.”
“We had an excellent experience working with Des Moines Winterset memorials. From start to finish, they were incredibly accommodating, patient, and understanding.
They took the time to listen carefully to our requests, offered thoughtful suggestions, and made sure every detail was exactly how we wanted it. The craftsmanship of the final gravemarker was truly outstanding. It is beautiful and clearly made with care and respect.
Communication was frequent throughout the process, and they were always willing to adjust things to meet our needs without hesitation. Tony was awesome. It meant a lot to work with someone so compassionate and professional.”
“Tony Dugan is a 100%, 5-Star Gold person to work with. Our monument was exceptional due to Tony’s hard work. You just won’t find a better person or company to work with! DMWMemorials worked with us and delivered what they promised. They are Great! Thank You, Tony!”
“Absolutely terrific, very knowledgeable, and experienced Tony Dugan was easy to work with. He went above and beyond to meet my needs. He was very specific about the layout of the monument and he worked with me as a team to create a design for my wife and me.
The whole company gave a good price and didn’t move on the process without my say so. They were on time, no problems, no complaints. I highly recommend his team, they were prompt at responding as well. It’s a tough process to go through in a time of mourning, but he made it easy, he was very caring and professional.”
– Randy Davis, Altoona, IA
“I was completely satisfied with my service. The selection was good, and the employees were great!
While choosing a stone for my wife’s grave I wanted something very unique like her. I found just that, the memorial looks very nice. Tony was excellent to work.”
– Gary Adams, Des Moines, IA
“We bought our gravestone pre-need, knowing we wanted to pick it out together, plus it would be less emotional to buy it and have it installed before we needed it. Tony was very professional, knowledgeable, and kind. He answered all of our questions and gave us some ideas to consider.
I texted him with some follow-up questions, and he was very quick to reply. He was easy to work with and we have a gravestone that is exactly what we wanted. I highly recommend Tony andDes Moines Winterset Memorials.”
– Diane Shoemaker, Des Moines, IA
“I just wanted to thank you again for all your help in showing and telling us all about the designs and how they could be arranged on Becky’s stone. When I first saw Becky’s stone at the cemetery I was awestruck as to how beautiful it is. It is so much more beautiful than I imagined it would be.
I am so thankful to you and your artisans who engraved and prepared the stone, and those who installed Becky’s stone. The engraving is meticulous and beautiful. I know my wife is happy with it. Thank you and your entire team at Des Moines Winterset Memorials.”
-Dick Rutledge, Winterset, IA
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